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    Most men and women have to lose at least half their body fat for their abs to show. The American Council on Exercise says a 1 percent body fat loss per month is safe and achievable. Given that math, it could take a woman with average body fat about 20 to 26 months to achieve the appropriate amount of fat loss for six-pack abs.

    How Long Does It Take to Get Abs? Your Six-Pack Guide - Healthline

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    What percentage of body fat does a man have ABS?
    In fact, Upton says it’s unlikely that you’d see ab definition in this percentage. When you hit 20 to 24 percent body fat, there’s a good chance you will be soft around the middle. This means your abs will not be visible. Upton calls this the higher end of “average” for males. In this range of body fat, you will not see your abs at all.

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    How can I get good abs?

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    Getting good abs involves working on the whole-body workout. Proper diet is the key and 80% if the result can be achieved only by diet. Decreasing the amount of carbohydrates and increasing the protein content of your meal along with regular exercise which includes weight training, high intensity interval training can help you achieve your dream body. Many people believe that focusing only on abdominal exercises can help reach their goals, however this is not true and exercises focussing on overall body muscles are important to decrease the subcutaneous fat. You can divide your workout schedule accordingly so that it involves different group of muscles every day. Rest period amongst the workout is also crucial as it helps the muscles heal from the stress due to the workouts and helps in maintaining the shape of the muscles
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    Can you see your abs if you have 20 percent body fat?
    When you hit 20 to 24 percent body fat, there’s a good chance you will be soft around the middle. This means your abs will not be visible. Upton calls this the higher end of “average” for males. In this range of body fat, you will not see your abs at all. For men, this level is considered obese. Upton says aesthetics shouldn’t be your main concern.

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    Why are my abs visible at higher body fat percentages?
    If you tend to store more fat in your hips, your abs will be visible at higher body fat percentages and vice versa. Lifestyle factors, such as sleep and stress levels, also affect fat gains, which will affect the visibility of your abs.

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    What's the Ideal Body Fat Percentage for Abs?

    WEBSep 27, 2018 · In fitness circles, people have daily conversations about how to reduce your body fat and get six-pack abs. But what about the average …

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